Business, Technology
Meta Stock Jumps 10% on New AI App and Higher Price Target
Shares of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, jumped 10% in a single trading day. Two main reasons drove this sharp rise.
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Technology, Business
Nvidia Boss: No Chance AI Will Destroy the World by 2030
Jensen Huang, the head of the chip company Nvidia, has strongly rejected warnings that artificial intelligence could destroy the world by 2030.
Technology, Politics
Australia May Ban Smart Glasses in Government Offices
Australia is considering a new rule that would ban smart glasses from government offices. Smart glasses are wearable devices that look like normal glasses but contain small cameras or computers.
Technology, Entertainment
Twitch CEO Warns Game Makers About ‘GTA 6’ Attention
The CEO of Twitch has told video game companies to avoid competing directly with 'Grand Theft Auto 6.'
Business, Technology
Bitcoin Rises Close to $78,000 After Rate Hike
The price of Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, moved higher this week, getting close to $78,000. This rise came after a rate hike, a change that affects how expensive it is to borrow money. Rate changes c
Technology, Business
Salesforce Hit by Global Outage During Dreamforce Event
Salesforce, a major cloud software company, experienced a global outage this week just as its annual Dreamforce conference was getting underway. The timing made the disruption especially noticeable.
Technology, Politics
Trump Calls Nvidia CEO — Call Ends Up on Speakerphone
U.S. President Donald Trump made a phone call to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to talk about artificial intelligence.
Entertainment, Technology
Actor Stephen Root Confirms Role in 'Grand Theft Auto VI'
Actor Stephen Root has confirmed that he has a role in the upcoming video game 'Grand Theft Auto VI', also known as GTA 6. He said, "You're gonna see me in it."
Technology
Fidium Fiber Internet Goes Down Across New England
Thousands of customers across Maine and other New England states lost internet access this week. The problem was caused by an outage affecting the company Fidium Fiber.
Business, Technology
Deadline Nears for $50 Million Disney Streaming Settlement
Time is running out for people to apply for a $50 million settlement linked to Disney and streaming TV prices. A settlement is money paid to end a legal problem.
Technology
Apple Launches New AirPods 5 with Noise Cancellation
Apple has announced its newest wireless earphones, the AirPods 5. The company says they have the best Active Noise Cancellation available in an open-ear design.
Science, Technology
Scientists Turn Recycled Plastic Into an Edible Cookie
Researchers have created a new kind of cookie made from recycled plastic. They presented this project at a meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Politics, Technology
White House Launches Retro Arcade Games Online
The White House website has launched five new arcade-style video games. The games use a retro design, similar to old video games from decades ago.
Technology, Business
Fake Job Apps Trick Young People Into Losing Money
Job seekers, especially young people from Generation Z, are being targeted by a new online scam. Criminals use fake job interviews to steal money and personal information.
Technology
Verizon Wireless Suffers Outage, Affecting Thousands
Thousands of Verizon Wireless customers reported problems with their phone service on Thursday, according to the tracking website Downdetector.
Technology, Politics
Florida Orders Removal of License Plate Cameras From State Highways
Florida has ordered the removal of license plate reader cameras from all state-maintained highways. This includes cameras made by the company Flock, which are widely used by police departments.
Nature, Technology
Storms Cause Power Outages in San Antonio and Other Areas
Thousands of people in San Antonio lost power on Thursday when strong storms moved through the city.
Business, Technology
ServiceNow Shares Rise After Tech Mahindra AI Deal
Shares of ServiceNow, a large software company traded under the symbol NOW, rose on Thursday after news of a new AI deal with Tech Mahindra, an Indian technology firm.
Technology, Entertainment
Xbox Boss Talks About Console Price and Digital Games
Asha Sharma, a senior figure at Xbox, has spoken to the BBC about the company's plans for its next games console. Xbox is a brand of video game consoles made by Microsoft.
Entertainment, Technology
GTA 6: Extended Trailer Coming This Week
Fans of Grand Theft Auto VI, known as GTA 6, will get a new look at the game this week. An extended trailer will show more footage than earlier previews.
